Difference between Ribald and Bawdy

What is the difference between Ribald and Bawdy?

Ribald as an adjective is coarsely, vulgarly or lewdly humorous. while Bawdy as an adjective is obscene; filthy; unchaste.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Coarsely, vulgarly or lewdly humorous.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A person who is filthy or vulgar.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Obscene; filthy; unchaste.Of language: Sexual in nature and usually meant to be humorous but considered rude.Soiled, dirty.

We hope you now know whether to use Ribald or Bawdy in your sentence.